Renting in Hangzhou — without the guesswork

We help foreigners rent real apartments in Hangzhou: bilingual contracts, clear process, deposit protection at move-out, and a human agent who replies fast on WeChat.

Bilingual contracts Short-term OK WeChat support group Since 2006

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Sound familiar?

Most expats don't struggle because Hangzhou has no apartments — they struggle because listings, contracts, and landlords are built for locals. That's what we fix every day.

Language gap

Agents and landlords speak Chinese only; you miss details on fees, rules, and what you're actually signing.

Confusing process

Viewing apps, deposits, registration, utilities — no one explains the order or what documents you need as a foreigner.

Deposit disputes

Move-out deductions feel random; getting your deposit back often turns into arguments you can't fight in Chinese.

One-sided contracts

Standard leases are Chinese-only with vague clauses — hard to know your rights before you pay.

What you get with us

Bilingual lease + plain English summary

We explain every clause before you sign — rent, deposit return rules, repairs, and early exit.

You ↔ landlord, we translate both ways

Negotiation, viewing notes, and follow-ups — no surprises after you move in.

Dedicated WeChat group

You, your agent, and support in one chat — quick answers during the lease.

Short-term & flexible leases

3–12 month stays — we source landlords open to shorter terms when possible.

Move-in & move-out on site

Handover checklist, photo proof, deposit discussion — we protect your money at checkout.

Fast response

Urgent repair or landlord issue? We push for action — that's why clients keep our WeChat group for years.

Senior agents who know all of Hangzhou

Our brokers have worked the city for years — every district, commute, and neighborhood — so we match you by lifestyle, not just price.

Exclusive expat-friendly listings

Years of landlord relationships give you homes geared for foreigners — some off-market, with landlords who actually rent to expats.

Available apartments

Real listings we can show you — tap a card for photos and details, or message us to book a viewing

📅 Published: 2025/4/17
Property Name: Chun Jiang Tian Xi
Monthly Rent: 6100
Area: 89 sqm
Address: Intersection of Baoao Road and Jianshe Fourth Road, Xiaoshan District
Floor: High floor
Layout Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Decoration Description: Modern and simple
Furniture and Appliances Description: Central air conditioning
Transportation Description: 550 meters from Xing Yi subway station
Surrounding Facilities Description: 1.8 km from Xiaoshan Baolong City
View and Landscape: Urban landscape
Internal Supporting Facilities: Coffee shops, fruit shops, etc.
Agent: Agnes
📅 Published: 2025/4/17
Property Name: Li Cheng Mansion
Area: 60 square meters
Layout: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms loft
Address: Binjiang District
Floor: High floor
Furniture and Appliances Description: fully furnished
Traffic Description: Close to Metro Line 6
Other Description: very cute apartment right next to Paradise Walk
Scenery: city landscape
Amenities: restaurants, shops and mall
Agent: Cici
📅 Published: 2025/4/17
Property Name: Longfor Tian Pu
Monthly Rent: RMB 9000 per month
Area: 108sqm
Address: Crossroad of Jin Ji Rd and Ying Feng Rd, Xiaoshan District
Floor: Middle floor
Layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Decoration: Modern simplicity
Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning, floor heating, fully furnished
Transportation: 500 meters from Yingfeng Road subway station
Surrounding Facilities: 1.5 kilometers from Impression City shopping mall
Community Amenities: supermarket, etc.
Agent: Tina
📅 Published: 2025/4/16
Property Name: Sincere Garden
Area: 89sqm
Address: Xihu District
Floor: high floor
Layout Description: 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Furniture and Appliances: Full Furnitures
Transportation Description: close to the ZheJiang University Zijingang subway station line5
Surrounding Facilities Description: near the Intime Mall
View and Landscape: compound View
Community Amenities: Cafes, gym
Agent: Sherry
📅 Published: 2025/4/17
Property Name: Chun Jiang Bi An
Area: 105 sqm
Location: Yangfan Road, Binjiang District
Floor: High floor
Bedroom/Bathroom: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Decoration: Modern and simple style
Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning
Transportation: 100 meters away from Olympic Sports Center
Surrounding Facilities: 2 kilometers away from Olympic Impression City
Others: Building completed in 2015
View: part of river view
Community Amenities: Gym, bank, cafe, restaurant, fruit shop, etc.
Agent: Agnes
Layout: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Area: 105 sqm
Decoration: Modern style
Furniture and Appliances: Fully furnished
Location: Binjiang District
Floor: High floor
Transportation: Near Jiang Olympic Sports Center subway station
Surrounding Facilities: Restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, gym
Other Description: Near Impression City, next to Lotus Bowl
View and Landscape: Community garden view
Agent: Agnes
📅 Published: 2025/4/16
Property Name: Olympic Center
Area: 222 sqm
Location: XiaoShan District next to the stadium
Floor: High floor
Bedroom/Bathroom: 3 rooms, 3 bathrooms
Decoration: Modern
Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning, Floor heating, Dishwasher, Oven
Transportation: 100 meters away from Olympic Sports Center
Surrounding Facilities: 2 kilometers away from Olympic Impression City
Others: Building completed in 2021
View: Olympic stadium and river view
Community Amenities: Gym, bank, cafe, restaurant, fruit shop, etc.
Agent: Tina
Property Name: Olympic Center
Layout: 3 rooms, 3 bathrooms
Area: 222 sqm
Furniture and Appliances: Fully furnished, central air conditioning, floor heating, fresh air system, bathtub, dishwasher, oven
Location: XiaoShan District
Floor: High floor
Transportation: Metro Line 6 Expo Center
Surrounding Facilities: Convenience store, restaurant, cafe, shopping mall
View and Landscape: River view
Agent: Tina
📅 Published: 2025/4/16
Property Name: The Sunrise City
Area: 144 square meters
Layout: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Address: Xiao Shan District
Floor: High floor
Furniture and Appliances Description: fully furnished, central AC, fresh air system, floor heating
Traffic Description: Close to Feng Bei station on Metro Line 6
Scenery: Green scenery within the community
Other Description: brand new apartment, modern and beautiful
Amenities: restaurants, shops and mall
Agent: Cici
📅 Published: 2025/4/15
Property Name: He Yu Guang Nian Fu
Location: YuHang District
Layout: 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 130sqms
House Decoration Description: Modern and simple style.
Furniture and Appliances Description: Air Conditioner, Floor Heating, Fresh Air system
Surrounding Facilities Description: close to the subway line 4
View: River view
Agent: Sherry
Floor: 13th floor
Decoration Style: Well-decorated, central air conditioning, floor heating, fresh air system
Furniture and Appliances: Fully equipped
Surrounding Facilities: Close to subway line 4
Scenery: Canal view
📅 Published: 2025/4/15
Property Name: Chun He Qian Tang
Monthly Rent: RMB 6000 per month
Area: 89 sqms
Address: Xiaoshan District
Layout Description: 2 rooms 1 bathroom
House Decoration Description: fully furnished
Furniture and Appliances: Fully furnished with central AC
Transportation Description: Not far away from Fei Hong Rd metro station
Surrounding Facilities Description: next to Inn City shopping mall
View and Landscape Description: compound garden view
Internal Supporting Facilities: gym
Agent: Agnes
Property Name: Chun He Qian Tang
Monthly Rent: RMB 60000 per month
Area: 89 square meters
Address: Intersection of Minhe Road and Feihong Road, Xiaoshan District
Floor: Middle floor
Layout: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Decoration Style: Modern
Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning
Surrounding Facilities: Close to Feihong Road metro station
Agent: Agnes

What tenants say

Recent feedback from foreigners who rented through us in Hangzhou

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Anastasiia

Anastasiia

🌍 Ukraine • 2026/7/6

★★★★★
Agent Agnes Agent: Agnes

"I'm really happy that Agnes is the one who helped me to find apartment. She's really responsible: always answer my messages in no time, find a solution for any problems, communication with her is pleasant and friendly. I would like to use services of HangzhouRent in future because of experience of trust and responsibility."

Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee

🌍 South Korea • 2026/6/25

★★★★★
Agent Cici Agent: Cici

"I had a great experience working with Cici to rent a house in Hangzhou. She was professional, responsive, and patient throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand my requirements and helped me find a home that perfectly suited my family’s needs. Cici was always quick to answer my questions, explained everything clearly, and made the rental process smooth and stress-free. Her local knowledge and attention to detail were extremely helpful, especially for someone relocating. I truly appreciate her excellent service and would highly recommend Cici to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy housing agent in Hangzhou."

Tafadzwa Leroy Chiteza

Tafadzwa Leroy Chiteza

🌍 Zimbabwe • 2026/6/8

★★★★★
Agent Agnes Agent: Agnes

"Agnes has been great to work with. She always finds nice places and makes the whole process simple and convenient. Communication is easy since she speaks English, and she takes care of everything on time so moving in is stress-free. She’s always responsive and quick to handle any issues that come up. She also keeps us informed about any documents or applications we need to complete. I highly recommend Agnes for her professionalism, reliability, and excellent service."

李佳喜

李佳喜

🌍 Taiwan • 2026/6/3

★★★★★
Agent Cherry Agent: Cherry

"一,非常專業,能夠將我沒有想到的事情都幫我提前規劃好了 二,非常細心,例如我們交屋的時候,能夠查看到租客及房東都沒有注意到的細節,例如牆壁上的痕跡,牆壁上凸起的螺絲 三,能夠站在顧客的立場規劃,協調事項,非常貼心 四,溫柔有耐心,對於客戶的回覆非常及時 五,詢問與房子非相關問題時,也能熱心地協助解答 六,整個租屋過程溝通都相當順暢,讓我花了極短時間就找到中意的房子,並且整個溝通過程,都讓我相當放心與信任 七,Cherry是我目前遇過最好最專業的人士了"

George Eric Muniz

George Eric Muniz

🌍 United States • 2026/5/18

★★★★★
Agent Cici Agent: Cici

"Cici was very friendly and informative. She took initiative in helping me to set up a router, look for a gym, and suggesting to look at other units she felt I might be interested in. I was very happy with Cici as my agent and to meet her as a person. I’d recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone else seeking a unit."

Santana

Santana

🌍 United States • 2026/4/30

★★★★★
Agent Tina Agent: Tina

"I found myself in a challenging position, moving to a new city with zero knowledge of the neighborhoods or rental market. Tina stepped in immediately, asking what sort of living situation I was hoping for and based simply on that, came back with a list of options that all worked. I went from being anxious, and unaware of how to proceed, to suddenly having too many options. I recommend Hangzhou Rent and Tina for anyone looking for a place in HZ!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about renting in Hangzhou

You'll need your passport, valid visa or residence permit, and sometimes a work certificate. Don't worry - we'll guide you through the entire process step by step.

Typically 1-2 weeks from start to finish. We can arrange viewings within 1-3 days, and contract signing usually happens shortly after you've found your ideal property.

Often yes, when the landlord agrees. We regularly place 3–6 month stays and will tell you upfront which listings allow shorter leases.

We attend move-out with you, use a handover checklist and photos, and explain deductions to the landlord in Chinese so you are not arguing alone.

Yes. We provide a bilingual lease with a plain-language summary before you sign, then add you to a WeChat group with your agent for questions during the tenancy.

Get in Touch

Ready to find your perfect home? We're here to help!

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Phenix Center, 24 QiuTao Road
Uptown District, Hangzhou
Zhejiang, China 310000

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+86 159 8849 6492
+86 153 5502 6729

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Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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